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Finally took some pics today, after painting the engine bay, with Fiddlers help. His accord is in one of the pics. This is with the body kit and the mugen rear spoiler, i know i wanted to see some pics before i got it, so hopefully this helps:
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very nice!
I do have a questions though. What type of pait did you use and how did you select your color? Did you try to match it with your CAI or what?
How did you apply the pait? Did you use a profesional gun or was it out of a can?
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I do have a questions though. What type of pait did you use and how did you select your color? Did you try to match it with your CAI or what?
How did you apply the pait? Did you use a profesional gun or was it out of a can?
thanks
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Originally posted by bug230
very nice!
I do have a questions though. What type of pait did you use and how did you select your color? Did you try to match it with your CAI or what?
How did you apply the pait? Did you use a profesional gun or was it out of a can?
thanks
very nice!
I do have a questions though. What type of pait did you use and how did you select your color? Did you try to match it with your CAI or what?
How did you apply the pait? Did you use a profesional gun or was it out of a can?
thanks
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That rear spoiler is perfect - How do I acquire one- I have bben looking for that- :wow:
That rear spoiler is perfect - How do I acquire one- I have bben looking for that- :wow:
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thanks for all the kind words...
the spoiler is the mugen spoiler and is available from ValueTL's website. i'm not sure if we're allowed to post links, but u can just PM him, he's all over the board.
the paint under the hood is something that i was looking for for quite a while because i wanted it to match the color of the CAI. its a regular spray paint can, but i had to apply primer, then chrome, and only then the actual red color because this type of metallic red is only available for metal(that i could find anyway), and it just would not work on plastic. took me quite a while to figure that out, so use the knowledge wisely
i think i have some pics directly from behind, i'll see if i can post them tonight. but they tires are still not wide enough i'd like to go for that bmw look from the 540, but they have 275's on the back, so no way i can match that , i did switch cars with fiddler at one point so i could follow my car and look at it from behind and it does look pretty sweet though :p , has the little camber going and everything
the rims (i dont think they come in chrome, only this bright silver or gunpowder) do look like 18's cuz they have the spokes going out all the way to the edge, so for those who afford 18's or dont want a ride thats too stiff, this is an alternative, the down side it that i now cannot go through any auto car washes without steering the car so that the rims dont rub on the rail, so i'm very restricted if i just want a quick wash. not too many hand washes around here.
the paint under the hood is something that i was looking for for quite a while because i wanted it to match the color of the CAI. its a regular spray paint can, but i had to apply primer, then chrome, and only then the actual red color because this type of metallic red is only available for metal(that i could find anyway), and it just would not work on plastic. took me quite a while to figure that out, so use the knowledge wisely
i think i have some pics directly from behind, i'll see if i can post them tonight. but they tires are still not wide enough i'd like to go for that bmw look from the 540, but they have 275's on the back, so no way i can match that , i did switch cars with fiddler at one point so i could follow my car and look at it from behind and it does look pretty sweet though :p , has the little camber going and everything
the rims (i dont think they come in chrome, only this bright silver or gunpowder) do look like 18's cuz they have the spokes going out all the way to the edge, so for those who afford 18's or dont want a ride thats too stiff, this is an alternative, the down side it that i now cannot go through any auto car washes without steering the car so that the rims dont rub on the rail, so i'm very restricted if i just want a quick wash. not too many hand washes around here.
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Looking good. I really like the engine bay. Nice job on the paint.
Not sure I like the wind deflectors though. I'd have to see it in person, but since everything is black, they're hard to notice anyway.
Overall, A+!!
Not sure I like the wind deflectors though. I'd have to see it in person, but since everything is black, they're hard to notice anyway.
Overall, A+!!
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Originally posted by MUGENUA
ZodiakTL: How was the installation on the mugen spoiler? I'm getting mine installed tomorrow... any tips or suggestions would be greatly apperciated.
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ZodiakTL: How was the installation on the mugen spoiler? I'm getting mine installed tomorrow... any tips or suggestions would be greatly apperciated.
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Originally posted by baggsTLS
Looking good. I really like the engine bay. Nice job on the paint.
Not sure I like the wind deflectors though. I'd have to see it in person, but since everything is black, they're hard to notice anyway.
Overall, A+!!
Looking good. I really like the engine bay. Nice job on the paint.
Not sure I like the wind deflectors though. I'd have to see it in person, but since everything is black, they're hard to notice anyway.
Overall, A+!!
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Originally posted by TypeSDragon
Where did you ordered the wind deflectors from? I should could use some because when it rains, it drips like a mutherf*cker!
Where did you ordered the wind deflectors from? I should could use some because when it rains, it drips like a mutherf*cker!
i got them from ValueTL. he seems to be the only one left that has the japanese hookup.
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Originally posted by MUGENUA
ZodiakTL: for the mugen spoiler did you drill the holes for the side pieces?
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ZodiakTL: for the mugen spoiler did you drill the holes for the side pieces?
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Hey I'm just double checking because I don't think you actually said and it's not listed on your mods...is that the OEM body kit? I haven't really seen the OEM on a black car yet and I have a black TL. I love the way your car looks so keep it up!
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thanks, the antenna is for the hands-free kit for my startac
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Hey wat up man, are you by Rutgers in New Bruns, if so lets meet so I can see you car man, looks good. I live in Pway and have been looking for some TL owners but that stadium looks like Rutgers. I have a WDP 2002 TLS, just got it back because of the Trans and will probably order some stuff this week but if I could see your car before it would help. Thanks
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Originally posted by Ryan218330
Hey I'm just double checking because I don't think you actually said and it's not listed on your mods...is that the OEM body kit? I haven't really seen the OEM on a black car yet and I have a black TL. I love the way your car looks so keep it up!
Hey I'm just double checking because I don't think you actually said and it's not listed on your mods...is that the OEM body kit? I haven't really seen the OEM on a black car yet and I have a black TL. I love the way your car looks so keep it up!
Originally posted by thomas_rp
How is the antenna mounted in the back? Could I use a simillar type of antenna and connect it to the fm antenna to improve radio reception?
How is the antenna mounted in the back? Could I use a simillar type of antenna and connect it to the fm antenna to improve radio reception?
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Hey wat up man, are you by Rutgers in New Bruns, if so lets meet so I can see you car man, looks good. I live in Pway and have been looking for some TL owners but that stadium looks like Rutgers. I have a WDP 2002 TLS, just got it back because of the Trans and will probably order some stuff this week but if I could see your car before it would help. Thanks
Hey wat up man, are you by Rutgers in New Bruns, if so lets meet so I can see you car man, looks good. I live in Pway and have been looking for some TL owners but that stadium looks like Rutgers. I have a WDP 2002 TLS, just got it back because of the Trans and will probably order some stuff this week but if I could see your car before it would help. Thanks
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very nice.
very nice.
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I love it...personally the engine painting is too much for me...but I give you respect for being different. Your car is so clean...any swirls or hazing problems? The shot with your friend's accord and your TL is awesome! I love that shot! Says alot!
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Originally posted by bloo_tls02
Sweet!! What kind of engine paint did you use??
Sweet!! What kind of engine paint did you use??
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Beautiful job! What % tint did you use?
And where did you get it done? *NYC IN DA HOUSE!*
Beautiful job! What % tint did you use?
And where did you get it done? *NYC IN DA HOUSE!*
Originally posted by palinorus
how was the tint done on the dot matrix area in the back? any bubbles? (did you use a vinyl strip or have it sanded down?)
how was the tint done on the dot matrix area in the back? any bubbles? (did you use a vinyl strip or have it sanded down?)
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I love it...personally the engine painting is too much for me...but I give you respect for being different. Your car is so clean...any swirls or hazing problems? The shot with your friend's accord and your TL is awesome! I love that shot! Says alot!
I love it...personally the engine painting is too much for me...but I give you respect for being different. Your car is so clean...any swirls or hazing problems? The shot with your friend's accord and your TL is awesome! I love that shot! Says alot!
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Originally posted by ZodiakTL
thanks... as far as the engine paint job, noone really gets to see it, but when i ocassionally open the hood, it just looks nice... refreshing to see something other than drab covers i also try to keep the car clean (nothing looks better then shiny black IMO) and i wash it at least once a week, try to make it every five days or so... so no swirls and no hazing after a year and two months... hope to keep it that way
thanks... as far as the engine paint job, noone really gets to see it, but when i ocassionally open the hood, it just looks nice... refreshing to see something other than drab covers i also try to keep the car clean (nothing looks better then shiny black IMO) and i wash it at least once a week, try to make it every five days or so... so no swirls and no hazing after a year and two months... hope to keep it that way